Professor, Pediatrics, Jefferson Medical College-Thos Jefferson Univ

Pediatrics

Doctor Esther K. Chung, MD practices Pediatrics. He went to Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons is one of the top medical schools in the US. Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons is ranked 8/52 in Research/PrimaryCare. He received awards:"Deans Award for Excellence in Education", "Invited as Keynote Speaker for the Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility Soul of Medicine Brunch", "Invited participant at the 2009", "Physician of the Year Award", "Invited to attend the 2008 Academic Pediatrics National Leadership Conference", "Special Achievement Award", "Selected as one of four US physicians for the (formerly Soros) Physician Advocacy Fellowship", "Selected for the 2007 Nemours Leadership Conference", "Honorable mention for the Nemours Award", "Selected for the Pediatric Leadership Alliance", "Selected for the Rochester Child Health Congress", "Best Abstract Presentation Award", "Selected for Study Abroad Program" and "Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare". Esther Chung is a published MD. He published 14 publications, including: 'Longitudinal modulation of immune system cytokine profile during pregnancy.'

Publications

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• An evaluation of hospital breastfeeding policies in the Philadelphia metropolitan area 1994-2009: a comparison with the baby-friendly hospital initiative ten steps.
• Longitudinal modulation of immune system cytokine profile during pregnancy.
• Risky health behaviors among mothers-to-be: the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
• Parenting attitudes and infant spanking: the influence of childhood experiences.
• Postpartum physical symptoms in new mothers: their relationship to functional limitations and emotional well-being.
• Cobedding twins and higher-order multiples.
• Depressive symptoms in disadvantaged women receiving prenatal care: the influence of adverse and positive childhood experiences.
• Continuous source of care among young underserved children: associated characteristics and use of recommended parenting practices.
• Smoking in pregnancy: patient and provider risk reduction behavior.
• Does prenatal care at community-based health centers result in infant primary care at these sites?
• Factors associated with intention to breastfeed among low-income, inner-city pregnant women.
• Maternal depressive symptoms and infant health practices among low-income women.
• Infant sleep position: associated maternal and infant factors.

Schools

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• Columbia University College of Physicians And Surgeons

• Chldns Hospital

• St Christopher39s Hospital For Chldn

• Children39s Hospital Of Philadelphia

Doctors Specialties

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• Pediatrics

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• Dean’s Award for Excellence in Education
• Invited as Keynote Speaker for the Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility “Soul of Medicine” Brunch
• Invited participant at the 2009
• Physician of the Year Award
• Invited to attend the 2008 Academic Pediatrics National Leadership Conference
• Special Achievement Award
• Selected as one of four US physicians for the (formerly Soros) Physician Advocacy Fellowship
• Selected for the 2007 Nemours Leadership Conference
• Honorable mention for the Nemours Award
• Selected for the Pediatric Leadership Alliance
• Selected for the Rochester Child Health Congress
• Best Abstract Presentation Award
• Selected for Study Abroad Program
• Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare

Education

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• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

Hospital

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• Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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